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Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Epinephrine (Adrenalin) Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 8, 2023

The average cost for 1 vial of 10ml of 1mg/ml of Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is $42.34 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 62.04% off the average retail price of $111.55.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

30ml of 1mg/ml

1 vial

$68.49

$68.49

10ml of 1mg/ml

1 vial

$42.34

$42.34

Avg retail price
$111.55(Save 62.04%)
GoodRx discount
$42.34
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Typical dosage for Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Your provider will determine the dose of Epinephrine (Adrenalin) based on your body weight.

  • Severe allergic reaction:

    • Adults and children weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 0.3 mg to 0.5 mg injected into the muscle or under the skin in the side of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
    • Children weighing less than 30 kg (66 lbs): The typical dose 0.01 mg/kg injected into the muscle or under the skin in the side of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
  • Low blood pressure:

    • Adults: The typical starting dose is 0.05 mcg/kg every minute to 2 mcg/kg every minute infused through the veins (IV). Your provider will adjust the dose every 10 to 15 minutes, as needed. You'll receive Epinephrine (Adrenalin) continuously until your blood pressure returns to a safe range, which can take hours to days.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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